Sen. McConnell Calls for Stopgap Spending Bill to Fund the Government

Majority leader’s remarks come 10 days before some government agencies are set to run out of funding. Remaining agencies would shut down on Feb. 3.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) speaks to reporters in Washington on Oct. 4, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said on Jan. 9 that a continuing resolution to keep funding the government at current spending levels will be needed—setting up an inevitable fight with House Republicans.

Mr. McConnell’s remarks come 10 days before the Jan. 19 deadline when some government agencies are set to run out of funding. The remaining agencies would shut down on Feb. 3.